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Shakib accepts Bangladesh World Cup dream all but over

Shakib accepts Bangladesh World Cup dream all but over

Shakib Al Hasan conceded Bangladesh's hopes of reaching the World Cup semi-finals were all but over after a crushing 149-run defeat by South Africa in Mumbai on Tuesday.

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Everton chairman Bill Kenwright dies aged 78

Everton chairman Bill Kenwright dies aged 78

Everton chairman Bill Kenwright has died aged 78 after a battle with cancer, the Premier League club announced on Tuesday.

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Dozens of US states sue Meta over harm to children

Dozens of US states sue Meta over harm to children

Dozens of US states on Tuesday accused Facebook and Instagram owner Meta of profiting "from children's pain," damaging their mental health and misleading people about the safety of its platforms.

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Ton-up De Kock leads South Africa's World Cup rout of Bangladesh

Ton-up De Kock leads South Africa's World Cup rout of Bangladesh

Quinton de Kock hit a brilliant 174, his third century of the World Cup, as South Africa hammered Bangladesh by 149 runs in Mumbai on Tuesday.

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Rising harassment drives mental health crisis among US medical workers

Rising harassment drives mental health crisis among US medical workers

American health workers are facing a mental health crisis intensified by rising harassment that spiked during the Covid pandemic, according to an official report published Tuesday.

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Ton-up De Kock leads South Africa's rout of Bangladesh

Ton-up De Kock leads South Africa's rout of Bangladesh

Quinton de Kock hit a brilliant 174, his third century of the World Cup, as South Africa hammered Bangladesh by 149 runs in Mumbai on Tuesday.

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'The Rock' waxwork in Paris retouched after skin tone complaints

'The Rock' waxwork in Paris retouched after skin tone complaints

A famed Paris museum said it would on Wednesday reinstall a waxwork of Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson with a more true-to-life look after it was taken off public show for additional work when the US actor complained about its pale skin tone.

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World Rugby act over 2027 draw to prevent repeat of 2023 imbalance

World Rugby act over 2027 draw to prevent repeat of 2023 imbalance

World Rugby chief executive Alan Gilpin said on Tuesday holding the draw for the 2027 World Cup in January 2026 was a "compromise" but would be better than the situation for the current competition.

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US auto union expands strike after GM profits top estimates

US auto union expands strike after GM profits top estimates

The US auto workers union announced Tuesday it had extended its strike to a giant General Motors truck plant as it called on the company to sweeten a pay offer in light of strong quarterly profits.

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'Frozen in time' landscape discovered under Antarctic ice

'Frozen in time' landscape discovered under Antarctic ice

Scientists revealed Tuesday that they had discovered a vast, hidden landscape of hills and valleys carved by ancient rivers that has been "frozen in time" under the Antarctic ice for millions of years.

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